The Circuit metal temperature is an elemental result averaged over the cycle, and shows the temperature of the metal cooling circuits.
Using this result
The temperature distribution should be evenly distributed on the cooling circuits. The temperature will increase where the circuit nears the part, and these hotter regions will also heat the coolant. The temperature should be no more than 5°C greater than the inlet temperature.
If the circuit temperature is too hot in these areas, consider the following resolutions.
- Increase the flow rate of the coolant.
- Make the cooling circuit larger and increase the flow rate of the coolant to maintain the Reynolds number.
- Add cooling channels in the area of the hot metal temperature.
Things to look for
When viewing the circuit metal temperature result, consider the following:
- Circuit coolant temperature result.
- Mold hot spots.
Note: Changes such as those above can only be made using a licensed Autodesk Simulation Moldflow Adviser or Autodesk Simulation Moldflow Insight product.